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Worldwide eSports viewer numbers 2012-2021, by type

eSports audience size worldwide from 2012 to 2021, by type of viewers (in millions)

The data displays the global eSports audience size from 2012 to 2021, broken down by type of viewers. In 2017, the number of frequent eSports viewers and enthusiasts amounted to 143 million. This number is projected to reach 250 million in 2021.

eSports audience – additional information eSports can be described as organized multiplayer video gaming events, mostly between professional players. These events often take the form of a series of tournaments or competitions which culminate in championships, both at a regional and a global level.

2012 58 76
2014 90 114
2015 120 115
2016 121 160
2017 143 192
2018 165 215
2019 215 212
2020 286 303
2021 250 307